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"my life is the never ending viscous cycle"
This artifact is Temi Omotayo's humorous tweet about her how it's hard fitting her name on a scantron sheet followed by two emojis.
The submitter provided the following information about the artifact: "This tweet as a funny tweet that the author…
The submitter provided the following information about the artifact: "This tweet as a funny tweet that the author…
"3,3-diethylpentane"
This artifact is graffiti located in one of the men's bathroom stalls of Strozier Library.
The submitter provided the following about the artifact’s history:
It attempts to satirize the chemical structure of 3,3-diethylpentane, a branched alkane…
The submitter provided the following about the artifact’s history:
It attempts to satirize the chemical structure of 3,3-diethylpentane, a branched alkane…
"At 5 years old..."
More often than not, memes reference pop culture. Throwback pop culture is especially relatable (think, “only 90s kids will understand”). In this meme, life lessons are pointed out from a children’s movie, and as the caption points out, it is quite a…
"when you've got a paper"
A popular meme theme is procrastination, which is what this meme above is conveying in a comedic, and relatable manner. Also, school assignments are a hot topic in memes (cue correlation to younger demographic whose memes target market are driven…
Me: "I'm sure there's a logical explanation for this."
Storied characters make common appearances in memes. Kermit the Frog has seen his fair share of usage—including the “Kermit Drinks Tea” meme that showcases sarcasm and a sort of “I Told You So” mentality. The Evil Kermit meme surfaced in early…
"When you're watching a get rich quick infomercial"
Ah, cats. Cats have made their mark on the Internet with viral videos of them doing just about anything. It’s only natural that they make their way into the meme-sphere. The point of relation with this meme is that it is targeting anyone who has seen…
"What I think I look like"
Netflix and other streaming sites have become an integral part of today’s culture. People bond over binge watching their favorite shows, which can often lead to impromptu yet in-depth debates about these shows. This meme capitalizes on not only the…
"When a soundcloud rapper says"
The image is of a woman trying to figure out a complex equation. The caption is often a humorous anecdote that doesn’t require as much thought as the image entails. Successful memes trigger some type of response—whether that be physical, emotional,…
"Me: I don't need a grocery cart"
Awkward moments are a common topic in memes. Michael Cera is a common person referenced when discussing awkward moments—it’s a match made in meme heaven. This can be attributed to Cera’s now archetypal role as “that awkward teenager” in films. Social…
"why'd u text me?"
After Donald Trump won the election, America seemed to be in need of some comic relief. The Obama/Biden meme series surfaced thereafter and helped a nation laugh again. In this series, Joe Biden is the lovable fool while Obama is the mature friend,…